METRONID DF
Suspension
Dose Type
National Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Manufactured By
Information
Metronid DF suspension is the brand name for the combination of metronidazole 200mg and diloxanide furoate 250mg per 10ml that is used to treat acute diarrhoea with stomach cramps.
Therapeutic Class
Antiprotozoal
Dose and Direction of Use
- Shake the bottle well before use.
- Measure the amount of medicine by the measuring cap accurately.
- Close the container tightly after use.
- Follow the dose and duration as per the prescription.
Mode of Action
Metronidazole diffuses into the organism, inhibits protein synthesis by interacting with DNA and causing a loss of helical DNA structure and strand breakage. Therefore, it causes cell death in susceptible organisms.Diloxanide destroys the trophozoites of E. histolytica that eventually form into cysts.
Uses
- Diarrhoea
- Dysentry
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any ingredients
Precautions and Warning
- Consult with doctor about health issues prior starting the medication.
- Follow the dose and duration of medication strictly as per prescription.
- Do not start or stop taking medication randomly.
- Measure the exact amount of suspension to be taken by the measuring cap.
- If any hypersensitive raction occurs, cosult with doctor soon.
- Avoid the use of alcohol during the treatment.